Overview
ROWP SC Apa Serv Valea Jiului SA Petrosani Uricani serves the town of Uricani, Hunedoara County, Romania, treating wastewater for approximately 5,800 residents. The plant operates under Romania's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment D
ROWP SC Apa Serv Valea Jiului SA Petrosani Uricani is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Uricani, a town in Hunedoara County, Romania. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,800 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated in the Jiu Valley, a region known for its mining history and mountainous terrain. As a Romanian plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters. Plants of this scale typically employ mechanical-biological treatment systems. The facility is expected to meet national effluent standards aligned with EU requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the Jiu River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Jiu River flows south through the Carpathian Mountains and eventually joins the Danube, which drains into the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Jiu River and downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta, a region of high ecological importance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jiu River, which flows through the Jiu Valley and eventually joins the Danube River. The Danube then empties into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta, a vast wetland ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. The Jiu River basin is influenced by historical mining activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological health in this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Uricani, Hunedoara County, Romania, in the Jiu Valley region of the Carpathian Mountains.
The plant serves approximately 5,800 residents of Uricani and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Jiu River, which flows southward and eventually joins the Danube River, reaching the Black Sea.
As a Romanian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on agglomeration size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalents, Romanian plants typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU-mandated effluent quality standards.
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